The Maker’s Mark American Pharoah bottle commemorates his 2015 Triple Crown win, as well as the Breeders’ Cup Classic victory. The bottle will go on sale May 1 in Kentucky and select markets for about $75. Photo provided

The Maker’s Mark American Pharoah bottle commemorates his 2015 Triple Crown win, as well as the Breeders’ Cup Classic victory. The bottle will go on sale May 1 in Kentucky and select markets for about $75. Photo provided

Maker’s Mark releasing American Pharoah bottle

To honor the first Triple Crown winner since 1978 and the first time any horse has ever won both the Triple Crown and the Breeders’ Cup Classic, Maker’s Mark is releasing an American Pharoah commemorative bottle on May 1, a week before the 2016 Kentucky Derby. The limited edition, available in Kentucky and at select markets nationwide, will be priced around $75.

In 2015, American Pharoah won the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont, a feat no horse had accomplished since Affirmed. Then he went on to claim the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland, establishing himself as one of the greatest racehorses in history.

The bright blue bottle echoes the silks of the Zayat Stables, with an outline of American Pharoah in bright yellow. For this version, Maker’s Mark’s signature red wax is teal blue with a yellow and blue-dotted ribbon over the top.

“Maker’s Mark has always had a strong connection with horse racing,” said Rob Samuels, Maker’s Mark COO. “Without the support of the Thoroughbred industry in the early days of our brand, Maker’s Mark simply wouldn’t exist. We’re honored to help grow the sport we love while also commemorating one of the most remarkable achievements in sports history.”

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In honor of the occasion, Ahmed Zayat, who owned American Pharoah, is making a donation to the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

“American Pharoah proved to an entire generation of racing fans that the impossible can be achieved,” said Zayat. “It was a joy for us to race him each and every time he took the track, and we thank Maker’s Mark for their fitting tribute to this once-in-a-lifetime racehorse.”

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Former UK basketball coach Joe Hall and several members of his 1978 team joined Rob Samuels with Makers Mark, and Bill Thomason with Keeneland, for a commemorative Maker's Mark bottle signing at Keeneland. The sales of the bottle benefit the UK Athletic Association's Center for Academic and Tutorial Services.

Former UK basketball coach Joe Hall and several members of his 1978 team joined Rob Samuels with Makers Mark, and Bill Thomason with Keeneland, for a commemorative Maker's Mark bottle signing at Keeneland. The sales of the bottle benefit the UK Athletic Association's Center for Academic and Tutorial Services.

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